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African Raptor Decline Help Prevent Extinction of African Raptors  An international team of researchers co-led by Dr. Darcy Ogada of The Peregrine Fund and Dr. Phil Shaw of St. Andrews University has found that Africa’s raptors are facing an extinction …

Our Story Tate Mason, Director, World Center for Birds of Prey "With my kids, I try to bring excitement to any and everything we might encounter. Signs of fall? Signs of spring? A bird, a cloud formation, a snergly tree? We explore together with a sense …

NYC Marathon Greg Shikhman Greg Shikhman | I'm a recreational bird watcher and runner in the city and have enjoyed witnessing the flourishing local population of red tail hawks that live here, often catching them while I'm running. I'm excited to be …

NYC Marathon Michael Pierce Michael Pierce | Honeoye Falls, NY Twenty years ago Kerri and I married in Texas.  Even then I knew of her love for birds and on our trip back to Seattle WA we made a special stop at the World Center for Birds of Prey.  This …

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live bird Live bird presentations at the World Center for Birds of Prey A highlight of any visit to the World Center for Birds of Prey is a live bird presentation. Guests are treated to an encounter with a raptor on a bird handler's glove. During these …

Ashy-faced Owl Ashy-faced Owl Tyto glaucops Population status: Least Concern Body length: 33-35 cm (12-13 in) Wingspan: 240-280 mm (9-11 in) Weight: 260-535 g (9-18 oz) Carlos Suarez Did You Know? The Ashy-faced Owl is the only endemic nocturnal raptor on …

Northern Goshawk Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Population status: Least Concern Body length: 19-27in (48-68.5cm) Wingspan: 3-4ft. (1-1.2m) Weight: 1-3.5lbs (0.45-1.5kg) Dany Chan Did you know? Northern Goshawks have been prized for many centuries as …

VMIC FAQ Frequently asked questions Do we need a ticket ahead of time? For general admission you can purchase your tickets ahead of time but it is not required. For special event programming such as our seasonal Fall Flights , tickets are required ahead …

Peregrine Collective Illustration by Western Collective This collaboration is for the birds! The World Center for Birds of Prey is excited to partner with Western Collective on this limited series of hand-crafted beers featuring birds of prey.  A portion …